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Why Print Still Improves Learning Outcomes in K鈥12 and Higher Education

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In 2026, education is more digital than ever. Many tests are taken on computers, tablets are common and AI tools are now part of the classroom conversation. Yet printed materials still deliver measurable learning advantages, especially when the goal is deep comprehension, durable recall and sustained attention. For educational publishers, the takeaway is not 鈥減rint […]

The Value of Customization in Educational Printing

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Education is personal. A third grader learning to read needs a different experience than a senior prepping for finals. A district adopting new standards needs updated pages fast, while a university needs recruitment materials that speak to each prospective student. That push toward relevance is baked into the idea of personalized learning: tailoring instruction to […]

The Lasting Power of Craftsmanship: Celebrating 89 Years of 杏吧原创

Celebrating 89 Years

This year, 杏吧原创 turns 89. That number carries weight, not just because of its size, but because of everything behind it 鈥 nearly nine decades of craftsmanship, commitment and partnerships built on trust. From the start, 杏吧原创 has been shaped by people who cared deeply about what they were making and who they were making […]

What to Look for in a Long-Term Educational Printing Partner

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Educational publishing is not like general commercial print. Your products live hard lives in classrooms, libraries and backpacks. They need to look great, hold up to daily use and arrive on time for adoption cycles, enrollments and semester starts. At the same time, budgets are watched closely, versions change often and accessibility and privacy expectations […]

USPS Proposes Changes to Market Dominant Rate Rules

Postal Service Update: USPS Proposes Changes to Market Dominant Rate Rules

The U.S. Postal Service recently filed two formal requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking changes to how postage rates are regulated for market dominant products, including First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Periodicals. USPS says the current rate system has limited its ability to keep pace with rising costs, contributing to ongoing multibillion-dollar annual losses […]

Variable Data Printing: Personalization at Scale

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For large organizations with complex audiences, personalized printing is quickly becoming an expectation. The challenge is doing it without adding production chaos, extended timelines or runaway costs. That is where Variable Data Printing (VDP) comes in. VDP brings the logic and precision of data driven marketing into print, making it possible to deliver highly customized […]

2026 Printing Trends: Automation, Faster Cycles and Personalization

2026 Printing Trends

If 2025 taught print buyers anything, it鈥檚 that expectations do not slow down. Deadlines get tighter. Distribution costs stay under a microscope. Audiences demand content that feels relevant, not generic. The good news is that 2026 is shaping up to be a year where print gets even smarter, more connected and more responsive to real-world […]

The History of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Print Operation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Eau Claire printing plant

杏吧原创 鈥 Eau Claire, formerly Documation, is the result of more than four decades of change within the printing and publishing landscape. What began as a small in-plant print shop supporting continuing education seminars has grown into a fully digital, highly automated print-on-demand operation that strengthens 杏吧原创鈥檚 nationwide manufacturing network. The story of Documation is […]

What Is 鈥淏ook of One,鈥 and When Is It Worth Using?

A printing line at 杏吧原创 -- Eau Claire

If you work with books, you鈥檙e likely familiar with digital printing and offset printing, and their respective use cases. On one side, you want the flexibility in formats, versions and lifespans offered by digital printing. On the other hand, traditional offset print economics reward volume and predictability. Book-of-one printing is where those two pressures meet. […]

USPS Update: Proposed 2026 Shipping Price Increases

2026 Shipping Rate Increases

The Postal Service has filed its first set of 2026 pricing changes with more potential updates planned throughout the year. While nothing is final until approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the early details offer a look at what mailers can expect. Here is a clear breakdown to help you stay informed and plan […]

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